How did the teacher make sure that the students were able to demonstrate their thinking, answer the question?
-wait time
-setting the ground rules for discussion
-they all had a picture to look at and think about before the discussion
-she propmted them to explain their thinking to direct the lesson
-writing assignmnet for all students to respond after the discussion
What are some features of the learning environment that support this questioning?
-the students are sitting in a circle which allows them to see each other and facilitates open discussion
-expecations are stated before the discussion begins
-all students have access to the picture throughout the discussion
-the teacher refers back to the picture throughout the discussion
How does asking higher order thinking questions and eliciting explanations improve students’ learning?
-the students are questioning others and re-evaluating their ideas and the ideas of others.
-students need to justify their answers
-it expands their ideas to think deeper or differently about their original thought
How do you ensure a culture that engages every student, every question, every time?
-create an environment where students are comfortable to share their thoughts without being criticized
-think, pair, share
-white boards
-thumbs up/down
-pick a stick
-written response
-setting the ground rules for discussion
-they all had a picture to look at and think about before the discussion
-she propmted them to explain their thinking to direct the lesson
-writing assignmnet for all students to respond after the discussion
-expecations are stated before the discussion begins
-all students have access to the picture throughout the discussion
-the teacher refers back to the picture throughout the discussion
-students need to justify their answers
-it expands their ideas to think deeper or differently about their original thought
-think, pair, share
-white boards
-thumbs up/down
-pick a stick
-written response